Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned

Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned

Whimsical Essays, Wit, & Literary CharmBy Christopher Morley
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Length5h 19m

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In "Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned," Christopher Morley invites readers into a whimsical culinary adventure that deftly intertwines literary and gastronomical delights. This charming collection features essays, anecdotes, and poems that draw inspiration from the quaintness of American life during the early 20th century. Morley's prose is characterized by its conversational tone and playful language, blending humor with introspective musings that resonate with the reader's own experiences. The literary context of Morley's work reflects the burgeoning modernist era, capturing both the simplicity and complexity of everyday pleasures such as food, friendship, and the art of living well. Christopher Morley, a prolific author, journalist, and literary critic, was deeply influenced by his upbringing in Pennsylvania and his education at Haverford College. His diverse career spanned various fields, including literature, journalism, and even the bookselling industry. These experiences provided him with unique insights that he seamlessly wove into his writing, making him a voice for the common person during an age of rapid change and innovation. Morley'Äôs enthusiasm for life, coupled with a nostalgia for simpler times, is palpably infused within the pages of "Plum Pudding." "Plum Pudding" is highly recommended for those who relish the joys of food intertwined with thoughtful reflections on life. Morley's delightful blend of humor and introspection makes this book not only a treat for the palate but also for the mind and spirit. Readers seeking an engaging and lighthearted exploration of culinary delights and human experiences will find themselves enchanted by Morley'Äôs unique voice and perspective.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 3.6 (17)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHumor
Length5 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1ADVENTURES AT LUNCH TIME
2SECRET TRANSACTIONS OF THE THREE HOURS FOR LUNCH CLUB
3INITIATION
4CREED OF THE THREE HOURS FOR LUNCH CLUB
5A PREFACE TO THE PROFESSION OF JOURNALISM
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6FULTON STREET, AND WALT WHITMAN
7McSORLEY'S
8A PORTRAIT
9GOING TO PHILADELPHIA
10OUR TRICOLOUR TIE
11THE CLUB OF ABANDONED HUSBANDS
12WEST BROADWAY
13THE RUDENESS OF POETS
141100 WORDS
15SOME INNS
16THE CLUB IN HOBOKEN
17THE CLUB AT ITS WORST
18A SUBURBAN SENTIMENTALIST
19GISSING
20A DIALOGUE
21AT THE GASTHOF ZUM OCHSEN
22MR CONRAD'S NEW PREFACE
23THE LITTLE HOUSE
24TADPOLES
25MAGIC IN SALAMIS
26CONSIDER THE COMMUTER
27THE PERMANENCE OF POETRY
28BOOKS OF THE SEA
29FALLACIOUS MEDITATIONS ON CRITICISM
30LETTING OUT THE FURNACE
31A CITY NOTE-BOOK
32THOUGHTS IN THE SUBWAY
33DEMPSEY vs. CARPENTIER
34A LETTER TO A SEA CAPTAIN (To D.W.B.)
35A modern humorist with the tang of an Elizabethan
36CHRISTOPHER MORLEY
37PLUM PUDDING
38THE HAUNTED BOOKSHOP: "THIS SHOP IS HAUNTED!"
39SHANDYGAFF
40PIPEFULS
41KATHLEEN—a story

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